used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
ANSELM'S
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From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LAST DAYS AT ST.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LAST DAYS AT ST.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
Eversley
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From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
Gerald
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From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
death of a person
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
Helmsbury
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From this reading It lay in his visits to Helmsbury.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It lay in his visits to Helmsbury.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It lay in his visits to Helmsbury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It lay in his visits to Helmsbury.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
immediately past
From this reading LAST DAYS AT ST.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It lay in his visits to Helmsbury.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
ST
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From this reading LAST DAYS AT ST.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
a special situation
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It lay in his visits to Helmsbury.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
Venniker's
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From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Since the time of Harry Venniker’s illness it had become an almost understood thing that he should pay a visit to Helmsbury during all holidays.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading It lay in his visits to Helmsbury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
at the time that
From this reading Lady Venniker’s tender heart had not lost the sense of gratitude for the sympathy he had shown when Harry was so near to the gates of the grave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ANSELM’S One consolation Gerald Eversley possessed amidst the trials of which the last chapter has afforded a specimen.
